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Re:British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile whi... by wging on Saturday July 18, 2026 @12:30PM (#48959560)
> I think El Guerrouj set the previous WR in a race without pacers.

El Guerrouj had two pacers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvCsj7eJKKA

In fact, looking at this race, Tanui (the second pacer) actually stays on the track for longer than today's pacers did.

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Re:British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile whi... by cwbuilds on Saturday July 18, 2026 @07:35PM (#48963521)
Yep, you're right - thanks for the correction.
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Re:British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile whi... by AtlasBarfed on Saturday July 18, 2026 @11:51PM (#48964832)
Probably a lot more EPO
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